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Go Creative Show is a place for revealing and informative interviews with A-list filmmakers. Hosted by Producer and Director Ben Consoli, each week we feature cinematographers, production designers, directors and producers to share behind the scenes experiences from the hottest movies and shows. Whether you're a brand new filmmaker or a film industry veteran, Go Creative Show will entertain, inform and make you a better filmmaker.

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Go Creative Show is a place for revealing and informative interviews with A-list filmmakers. Hosted by Producer and Director Ben Consoli, each week we feature cinematographers, production designers, directors and producers to share behind the scenes experiences from the hottest movies and shows. Whether you're a brand new filmmaker or a film industry veteran, Go Creative Show will entertain, inform and make you a better filmmaker.

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English


Episodes
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Winning Time Season 2 Cinematography (with Todd Banhazl, Ricardo Diaz, and John Matysiak) GCS330

9/21/2023
WINNING TIME season 2 director and cinematographer Todd Banhazl joins cinematographers John Matysiak and Ricardo Diaz to discuss their use of mixed formats to create an authentic '80s aesthetic. They shed light on their collaboration in bringing the Celtics vs. Lakers rivalry to life on screen, their seamless blend of drama and humor, collaboration as cinematographers, and Todd's story of going from cinematographer to director. Subscribe Now! Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links WINNING TIME season 2WINNING TIME IMDb Our Winning Time season 1 interview with Todd Banhazl and Mihai Malaimare Jr. Follow Our Guests Ricardo Diaz’s IMDbTodd Banhazl’s IMDbJohn Matysiak’s IMDb Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' website

Duration:00:59:03

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Gran Turismo Cinematography (with Jacques Jouffret) GCS329

9/6/2023
GRAN TURISMO director of photography Jacques Jouffret shares his adrenaline-inducing visual approach to creating this gripping and authentic racing film. We discuss his meticulous approach to capturing the racing world's intensity, blending realism and authenticity without relying on heavy VFX. Also find out about his meticulous approach to recreating the pivotal Nürburgring crash and much more. Subscribe Now! Go Creative Show is supported by: Sony VENICE Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links Gran Turismo IMDb Follow Our Guest Jacques Jouffret IMDb Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' website

Duration:00:51:21

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The Righteous Gemstones Cinematography (with Paul Daley) GCS328

8/24/2023
THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES director of photography Paul Daley breaks down his visual approach to season 3. We discuss the various camera movement, lighting, and lensing tricks he used to advance the latest season. Find out how the lotus scene was shot practically, how Paul makes studio sets look real, and so much more. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links The Righteous Gemstones on MAX Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' website

Duration:00:48:51

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The Little Mermaid Cinematography (with Deon Beebe ACS ASC) GCS327

5/26/2023
Disney's live-action adaptation of THE LITTLE MERMAID is a beautiful retelling of the beloved animated film. It's filled with the characters and songs you love while keeping it fresh and modern. Director of photography Deon Beebe ACS ASC shares how they used incredible rigs to pull off the spectaular underwater scenes. Deon and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the inspriation from BBC's BLUE PLANET series, using different lens types above and below the water, cinematography tricks used when Ariel can't speak, why the Italian coast was perfect to portray the Caribbean, and so much more. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links THE LITTLE MERMAID (2023) trailerTHE LITTLE MERMAID on IMDb Follow Our Guest Dion Beebe’s InstagramDion Beebe’s IMDb Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' website

Duration:00:58:24

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Beau is Afraid Cinematography (with Pawel Pogorzelski) GCS326

5/11/2023
Cinematographer Pawel Pogorzelski returns to Go Creative Show to discuss his latest film Beau Is Afraid and his collaboration with director Ari Aster. Pawel shares his experience filming with the Sony Venice and Rialto extension system, how he creates a cohesive palette for the film's many different looks, and the lens and lighting choices that gave Beau Is Afraid its many unique and surreal looks. We also answer audience questions and take a deep dive into how Pawel creates "vulnerability" in his cinematography. Pawel does his best to explain what the film is about, but after watching the 3-hour odyssey and our interview with Pawel, we still aren’t completely sure… maybe that's the point? Regardless of your understanding, or even opinion of the movie, this interview will inspire and educate film enthusiasts and movie fans alike. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Go Creative Show is supported by: Sony Cine For the month of May 2023, Sony is offering special financing on their entire cinema line, and extended financing on the VENICE and VENICE 2 cameras. Visit SonyCine.com for details. Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links BEAU IS AFRAID IMDb Follow Our Guest Pawel Pogorzelski's InstagramPawel Pogorzelski's IMDb Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' website

Duration:00:53:13

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Elvis Cinematography (with Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS) GCS325

2/21/2023
ELVIS director of photography Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS breaks down her incredible Oscar-nominated visual approach to the film. We discuss her great level of detail recreating iconic Elvis concerts, how different lenses were used for each of the decades, portraying Elvis’ internal struggles through evolving lighting, and more. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links ELVIS trailerELVIS IMDb Follow Our Guest Mandy Walker ASC ACS IMDbMandy Walker ASC ACS’ Instagram Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' website

Duration:00:48:46

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Devotion Cinematography (with Erik Messerschmidt, ASC) GCS324

2/2/2023
DEVOTION director of photography Erik Messerschmidt, ASC shares the incredible way most of the fighter plane shots were captured practically. Plus, we discuss the visual approach to the film, the advantage of using custom lenses over filtration, the disadvantages to using an LED volume, and so much more. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links DEVOTION IMDbDEVOTION trailer Follow Our Guest Erik Messerschmidt, ASC on IMDbErik Messerschmidt, ASC on Instagram Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' website

Duration:00:57:30

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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Cinematography (with Steve Yedlin ASC) GCS323

1/16/2023
GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY director of photography Steve Yedlin, ASC gives a masterclass in murder mystery cinematography. Learn how the blackout scene was shot, techniques for filming ensemble casts, and how motivated camera movement was its own character in the film. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links GLASS ONION on NetflixGLASS ONION trailerGLASS ONION IMDb Follow Our Guest Steve Yedlin’s InstagramSteve Yedlin’s TwitterSteve Yedlin’s IMDb Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' website

Duration:00:59:06

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The White Lotus Season 2 Cinematography (with Xavier Grobet ASC AMC) GCS322

1/4/2023
THE WHITE LOTUS season 2 director of photography Xavier Grobet, ASC, AMC joins us to discuss the pro’s and con’s of filming in a real hotel in Sicily, creating realistic sex scenes, shooting day for night, and more. Xavier tells Go Creative Show host Ben Consoli all about his camera and lens choices and how he paid homage to Monica Vitti’s classic Italian films. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links THE WHITE LOTUS IMDb THE WHITE LOTUS on HBO Max Follow Our Guest Xavier Grobet, ASC, AMC IMDb Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' website

Duration:00:47:52

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Avatar: The Way of Water Cinematography (with Russell Carpenter ASC) GCS321

12/21/2022
AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER director of photographer Russell Carpenter ASC talks with Go Creative Show host Ben Consoli about the making of the film and using the custom-made 3D Sony Venice. Russell also dives deep into the underwater motion capture system, the process of virtual filmmaking, lighting in a virtual world and so much more. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Go Creative Show is supported by: Sony Venice Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER IMDb Follow Our Guest Russell Carpenter ASC's IMDbRussell Carpenter ASC's Instagram Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' websiteIgnition Visuals' Instagram Follow Dave Siegel (sound mixer) Dave Siegel's website

Duration:01:03:46

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Wakanda Forever Cinematography (with Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC) GCS320

11/29/2022
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER director of photographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC joins Go Creative Show host Ben Consoli to discuss her camera, lighting and lens choices. We also discuss her early career, filming Underwater “dry for wet," night exterior and Autumn's experience with the Sony Venice. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Go Creative Show is supported by: Sony VENICE Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links Black Panther: Wakanda Forever IMDbBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer Follow Our Guest Autumn Durald Arkapaw IMDbAutumn Durald Arkapaw Instagram Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' websiteIgnition Visuals' Instagram Follow Dave Siegel (sound mixer) Dave Siegel's website

Duration:00:57:18

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The Bear Cinematography (with Andrew Wehde) GCS319

11/15/2022
THE BEAR is a masterclass in creating visual chaos and its director of photography Andrew Wehde shares his camera and lighting techniques and philosophies. Andrew and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss tips of filming food, how his approach to cinematography is different in and out of the kitchen, use of camera movement, approach to lighting, and so much more. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links THE BEAR IMDbTHE BEAR trailer THE BEAR on Hulu Follow Our Guest Andrew Wehde’s IMDbAndrew Wehde’s Instagram Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' websiteIgnition Visuals' Instagram Follow Dave Siegel (sound mixer) Dave Siegel's website

Duration:00:44:25

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Dahmer Cinematography (with Jason McCormick) GCS318

10/26/2022
Cinematographer Jason McCormick breaks down his cinematography for the Netflix hit series, DAHMER - MONSTER: THE JEFFREY DAHMER STORY. Jason and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the gritty cinematography, challenges of working with episodic directors, shooting with the Sony Venice, and we break down some of the series’ most brutal scenes. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links DAHMER trailerDAHMER on NetflixDAHMER IMDbTRIBE BLACKWING 7 Lenses Follow Our Guest Jason McCormick’s IMDbJason McCormick’s Instagram Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' websiteIgnition Visuals' Instagram Follow Dave Siegel (sound mixer) Dave Siegel's website

Duration:00:50:24

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The Northman Behind the Scenes (with Robert Eggers and Jarin Blaschke) GCS317

8/2/2022
Director Robert Eggers and cinematographer Jarin Blaschke return to the Go Creative Show to discuss THE NORTHMAN. Listen as Robert and Jarin boldly and honestly share their struggles and victories while making the film. Robert, Jarin, and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, break down the film's fluid camera movement, how to expose for low light scenes, pros vs cons of large film crews, challenging actors with the raw elements of nature, multiple approaches to filming night exterior scenes, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Go Creative Show is supported by: Shot Lister - The Best Shot List App Email gocreativeshow@shotlister.com to claim your free gift Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links THE NORTHMAN IMDb THE NORTHMAN on Apple TV Follow Our Guest Robert Eggers’ InstagramRobert Eggers’ IMDbJarin Blaschke’s IMDb Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' websiteIgnition Visuals' Instagram Follow Dave Siegel (sound mixer) Dave Siegel's website

Duration:00:58:57

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Everything Everywhere All At Once Cinematography (with Larkin Seiple) GCS316

7/19/2022
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE is a gloriously, messy, genre-bending film directed by The Daniels and shot in only 36 days by Director of photographer Larkin Seiple. Larkin and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, break down his visual approach to the different universes. Plus, we discuss how the multi-verse transitions were achieved, the inspiration for hot dog fingers, the many types of lenses used, working with tight budgets, driving 4 hours for a 1 minute rock scene, and much more. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Go Creative Show is supported by: Shot Lister - The Best Shot List App Email gocreativeshow@shotlister.com to claim your free gift Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE trailerEVERYTHING EVERYWHERE IMDbTodd-AO Anamorphic — Camtec Follow Our Guest Larkin Seiple’s IMDbLarkin Seiple’s Instagram Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' websiteIgnition Visuals' Instagram Follow Dave Siegel (sound mixer) Dave Siegel's website

Duration:00:56:20

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Moon Knight and The Green Knight Cinematography (with Andrew Droz Palermo) GCS315

7/5/2022
Marvel’s MOON KNIGHT and A24’s THE GREEN KNIGHT are filled with original and compelling cinematography thanks to director of photography Andrew Droz Palermo. We do a deep dive into Andrew’s visual approach for both projects. Andrew and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss why he avoided excessive close up angles, how filming handheld can motivate editing, what no one thinks about when filming in the desert, cinematography tricks to make someone look crazy, and so much more. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Go Creative Show is supported by: Shot Lister - The Best Shot List App Email gocreativeshow@shotlister.com to claim your free gift Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links MOON KNIGHT IMDbMOON KNIGHT trailer MOON KNIGHT on Disney+THE GREEN KNIGHT IMDb THE GREEN KNIGHT trailer THE GREEN KNIGHT on HuluTHE GREEN KNIGHT on ShowTime Follow Our Guest Andrew Droz Palermo’s IMDbAndrew Droz Palermo’s Instagram Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' websiteIgnition Visuals' Instagram Follow Dave Siegel (sound mixer) Dave Siegel's website

Duration:00:58:37

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Jurassic World Dominion Cinematography (with John Schwartzman ASC) GCS314

6/21/2022
JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION brings the dinosaurs to the rest of the world in a terrifying way. Director of photography John Schwartzman ASC shares how the scare factor was pushed thanks in part to his amazing cinematography. John and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss shooting both on film and digitally, working with animatronic dinosaurs, the hustle of being a cinematographer, filming with iPhones, plus we break down some of the biggest scenes in the movie. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Go Creative Show is supported by: Shot Lister - The Best Shot List App Email gocreativeshow@shotlister.com to claim your free gift Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION trailerJURASSIC WORLD DOMINION IMDbThe Beaumonte mini vistavision cameraN-Cam Technology Artemis ProPinewood Studios What is Vista VisionThe Architecture of Raymond Loewy Follow Our Guest John Schwartzman’s IMDbJohn Schwartzman’s website Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' websiteIgnition Visuals' Instagram Follow Dave Siegel (sound mixer) Dave Siegel's website

Duration:00:58:59

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Outer Range Cinematography (with Drew Daniels) GCS313

6/14/2022
OUTER RANGE keeps you on the edge of your seat with its dramatic, sci-fi focused storytelling and incredible visuals. Cinematographer Drew Daniels shares how he “steals” the great DP Roger Deakins’ lighting techniques as we deconstruct the show’s visual approach. Drew and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss collaborating with other cinematographers on a series, having a sense of humor with cinematography, the effects of camera movement on a scene, relying on practical lighting, and so much more. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links OUTER RANGE trailer OUTER RANGE on Amazon Prime VideoOUTER RANGE IMDbRobert MullerErnst Hass Follow Our Guest Drew Daniels’ IMDbDrew Daniels’ Instagram Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' websiteIgnition Visuals' Instagram Follow Dave Siegel (sound mixer) Dave Siegel's website

Duration:00:46:10

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Better Call Saul Season 6 Cinematography (with Marshall Adams) GCS312

6/7/2022
BETTER CALL SAUL cinematographer Marshall Adams shares how the show's visual approach has evolved over its six seasons plus we break down some of the final seasons biggest moments. Marshall and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss using choreographed dance actors in the season 6 opening scene, why the “ant macro shot” was so challenging, filming the beautiful desert vistas, how crew is affected by filming in the desert, and so much more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links BETTER CALL SAUL IMDbBETTER CALL SAUL season 6 trailerDJI RS2 Xeen Prime Lenses Laowa Lenses Follow Our Guest Marshall Adams IMDb Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' websiteIgnition Visuals' Instagram Follow Dave Siegel (sound mixer) Dave Siegel's website

Duration:00:52:02

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Candy Cinematography (with Simon Dennis BSC) GCS311

5/24/2022
Learn how cinematographer Simon Dennis BSC created an authentic and super saturated early 1980’s world for CANDY on Hulu. Simon and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss why he chose the Sony Venice and custom tuned lenses to create CANDY and how the look was inspired by William Eggleston and Napoleon Dynamite. We also dive deep into the 1:66 aspect ratio, the challenges of working with child actors, how to make multi-camera look like single camera, and much more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show TwitterFacebook Apple PodcastsStitcherGoogle Play PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube Show Links CANDY IMDbCANDY trailer CANDY on Hulu William Eggleston - unseen Kodachrome dye transfer process photosNapoleon Dynamite The Magic Of The 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio Follow Our Guest Simon Dennis’ IMDbSimon Dennis’ Instagram Follow Ben Consoli BC Media ProductionsBenConsoli.comTwitterInstagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' websiteIgnition Visuals' Instagram Follow Dave Siegel (sound mixer) Dave Siegel's website

Duration:00:56:47